Chapter 304: The terrifying atmosphere at Camp Nou
In the 12-13 season, Bayern Munich won the Champions League that season under the leadership of the old coach Heynckes.
In the semi-finals, Bayern faced Tito's Barcelona, scored seven goals in two legs, and gave the opponent a bottle of oversized Seven Joys.
At that time, Heynckes used a high pressing tactic.
Hiss!
After Davide let out a thoughtful voice, he said: "High pressing can indeed press Barcelona's passes, but can we hold on to a one-goal lead before Messi's physical energy is exhausted." β
Attacking against attacking can indeed limit the opponent's attack.
But the defense can also be problematic.
It will even hit a big score.
As participants in that game, both Lahm and Ribery felt it.
At that time, Bayern cracked Barcelona's high pressing, and one of the key links was to let Ribery retreat to receive the ball.
At that time, he was at the peak of his running ability, he was solid with the ball, he could go up and down, and so did his teammates.
Right winger Arjen Robben cut inside and couldn't find a solution.
Midfielders Piggy Schweinsteiger and Martinez can attack and defend.
Boateng was still a world defender at the time.
What is the situation of the team now?
Ribery smiled with a firm smile and said, "Coach, I can still play half the game!" β
His words moved his teammate Ram.
Ribery, who has reached the age of 34, has faded out of the main squad this season.
When the team needs him, he's going to step up.
Ancelotti smiled.
He actually had a plan in his heart, but he was worried that his decision would make Ribery feel guilty.
It is indeed a bit bitter to let a veteran run all over the field and only play half the game.
Moreover, his value on the field is the type that belongs to the team behind and pays silently.
Now, Ribery has openly supported and is willing to give for the team's tactics.
In An Fat's heart, he finally unloaded a boulder.
"Okay, now that Frank has decided, let's take this tactic to the whole team tomorrow for discussion."
On the evening of May 9, the whole Bayern team was in the hotel to watch the second leg of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
Defending champions Real Madrid secured a ticket to the final with a 2-1 win over Borussia Dortmund at the Westphalen Stadium.
In the scorer list, Messi is temporarily at the top of the list with 10 goals.
Cristiano Ronaldo is second with nine goals.
Robert Lewandowski, Rossi and Edinson Cavani are tied for third with eight goals.
The second leg between Bayern and Barcelona is not only about the final place.
It is also about the final ownership of the Champions League Golden Boot.
On the afternoon of May 10, there were still two hours left before the start of the game.
Enthusiastic Barcelona fans, wearing the home team's jersey and holding all kinds of props, began to enter in an orderly manner.
Although the first leg was lost 1:2 away, it held an important away goal in hand, allowing fans to see the hope of qualifying.
With a capacity of nearly 90,000 spectators, the Camp Nou is the largest stadium in Europe, 20,000 more than the Allianz Arena.
Layers of stands are stacked on top of each other, and a tsunami-like sense of oppression is coming.
"Luo, watch the ball!"
During the warm-up, almost all the Barcelona fans entered and sang highly.
Rosie was stunned by the shocking scene.
This is the deterrent power of the Camp Nou.
So much so that Alonso's long pass, Rossi stopped the ball three meters away from his body.
"You're nervous?"
Alonso wanted to replicate the long ball he had with Rossi to boost the team's morale.
I never thought about it, messed up!
Rosie nodded, then shook her head.
"Nervous, but more excited!" Rossi's eyes lit up and he said, "This is the Camp Nou." Now there are nearly 100,000 people! β
For Rossi, it was the first time he had played on such a high stage and court, and the excitement was inevitable.
Alonso laughed: "The scene is quite spectacular and shocking. But there are at least 80,000 people here, and they are applauding you. Their boos are not something that ordinary people can bear. β
He wanted to make a joke, but Rosie put his index finger to his lips and said, "Then shut them up!" β
Alonso was slightly stunned.
He didn't expect that Rossi would actually say something to shut up the Camp Nou.
So far, there are only a handful of players who have been able to do it.
Picky and arrogant Camp Nou fans will not easily admit defeat.
On his way back to the players' tunnel after the warm-up, Rossi saw a welcome from the Barcelona fans.
"Go back to Germany, this is Camp Nou!"
"Number 4, your defense is terrifying."
"We are the only ones who can go to Millennium Stadium!"
After returning to the locker room, An Fat said slowly: "Before the game, you must think, I will say something to encourage you. β
"I was going to say it, and I prepared the manuscript, and it was in my pocket."
"But from these few days of training, I have seen your self-confidence, hard work and perseverance."
"It's more useful than I say 10,000 words."
"I've been in touch with the club and booked a flight to Wales."
"Do you want to be in the stands for the Champions League final and be one of the 70,000 spectators?"
"Then why not 70,000 spectators, cheering for us?"
After speaking, the whole Bayern team erupted in exciting cheers.
"Come on, MIASanMIA!!"
Inside the Players' Tunnel.
Andres Iniesta, the captain of Barcelona, walked out from the left.
His eyes were full of determination.
Behind him are the stars of Barcelona.
This is the essence and strength of the whole BarΓ§a team.
Messi, at the end of the team.
Bayern captain Lahm led the players out of the dressing room on the right.
After the two teams descended the stairs, they met in a narrow passageway.
No warm greetings, no hugs and high-fives.
In each other's eyes, there was only a desire for victory.
The referee was Martin Hartkinson from England.
As he walked up to Rossi, he smiled.
The two have met in the Premier League and can be regarded as "old acquaintances".
The opponent of that game, Arsenal, the referee led by Hatkinson, repeatedly whistled for Rossi offside.
Moreover, there are many controversial decisions.
Rosie smiled in response.
The two teams were led by the referee to the Camp Nou goal.
What greeted me was a sea of red and blue.
In front of them in the stands, Barcelona fans used the yellow cards in their hands to form a sentence:
βWeColorFootballοΌβ
Let's color the football!
This is a naked provocation!
This is the Barcelona fans, declaring sovereignty!
After the opening ceremony of the Champions League, the captains of both sides came to the middle circle to guess the coin.
[Welcome to the semi-finals of this season's Champions League, the final game.] γ
[Barcelona hosts Bayern Munich.] γ
[The side that wins today will have direct access to the Millennium Stadium.] γ
[Waiting for them is the defending champion Real Madrid.] γ
[Now let's introduce the starting lists of both sides!] γ
[Barcelona, who is playing at home, wears a red and blue home jersey. γ
[Goalkeeper Ter Stegen.] γ
[The backline is Alba, Mascherano, Pique and Roberto. γ
[The midfielders are Andres Iniesta, Sergio Busquets and Rakitic.] γ
[The forward combination is Neymar, Suarez and Messi.] γ
[Away team Bayern Munich, wearing red team uniform. γ
[The goalkeeper is Neuer.] γ
[The backline is Alaba, Hummels, Boateng and Lahm.] γ
[The two midfielders are Vidal and Alonso.] γ
[In midfield, Franck Ribery, Muller and Rossi. γ
[The front line is Lewandowski.] γ
[It can be seen from the starting lineups of both sides. Barcelona are just making changes to the centre-back position. γ
[Mascherano's defensive protection and tournament experience are stronger than Umtiti. γ
[What about Bayern's side, Ribery and Muller's rare starts. γ
[Previously, Robben and Thiago were the main players, and I don't know what kind of attacking method Ancelotti will use at home. γ
As the referee's whistle blew, Messi, who was in the middle circle, returned the ball directly to central defender Pique.
Bayern's formation, quickly spread out, pressed towards the Barcelona defense.
Enrique, who was on the side, was a little surprised.
Bayern only have a one-goal lead, and dare to attack us at Camp Nou?
Besides, I still have an away goal in my hand!
If you were given Ancelotti a two-goal lead, would you just switch to a back three?
In the face of the opponent's arrogant attack, Enrique couldn't bear it, and kept waving his hands forward, signaling the player to press the attack.
In the 3rd minute, the two sides clashed fiercely in the midfield, and Messi passed the ball back under the bag.
Professor Bu, who received the ball, did not stop the ball and sent a long pass over the top.
Messi successfully countered offside, formed a counterattack on the right side, and rushed towards the Bayern goal.
Boateng rushed back to defend from the middle.
But it was the left winger Franck Ribery who was quicker than him.
Messi accelerated and unloaded the ball lightly with his left foot, and Ribery on his side immediately fell to the ground and slid the tackle, leaving the ball with the ball.
Ooh!
The home fans whispered.
You know, Messi is not so easy to be tackled.
Unless, it's directly at his feet.
The angry home fans, towards Ribery, erupted in deafening boos.
This break also brought Ribery a yellow card.
After pulling up Messi and taking the initiative to apologize, Ribery bent over, sorted out the shin guards and socks, and his face was a little dignified.
Before the game, he promised Ancelotti not only to help the team offensively, but also to actively return to defense and consume Messi's physical strength.
But only three minutes into the game, he received a yellow card.
Next, how to mark Messi?
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